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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.81, 754.29 and 228.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.81, 754.29 and 228.98 is: 343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.81 : 754.29 = 228.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.81/754.29 = 228.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.81x = 754.29 × 228.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.81x = 172,719.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,719.21/502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.51

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